Borderless Networks Specialization Worldwide Learning Partner Channel Program
Cisco Borderless Network Education Architecture Specialization assesses the ability of a Learning Partner to deliver quality classes around selling, designing, installing, and supporting Cisco products, technologies and solutions that are under Cisco's Borderless Network Architecture. The Borderless Network Education Architecture Specialization requires a total of five individual roles, one Account Manager and four Specialized Instructors.
Personnel Requirements All required personnel must be full-time staff or individuals contracted exclusively to act as contractors on behalf of the partner. All required personnel must reside in the Authorized Delivery Area where the partner's executed agreement is valid. Authorized Delivery Area means the geographic area(s) a Learning Partner is authorized by Cisco to offer and deliver Authorized Training Courses (i.e. Cisco Standard Courses or Cisco Derived Courses*). Cisco requires proof of contract for the program year for all full-time contractors. All personnel required to meet program requirements listed in the table below must be entered in Partner Self Service (PSS) under the Learning Partner and entered in the Learning Partner Management System (LPMS). This includes all certified staff and CCSIs. Learning Partners must properly maintain all personnel information, including required certified staff and CCSI, up to date in the Learning Partner Management System (LPMS).
Foundation/Base Requirements In order to achieve an Education Architecture Specialization, the following job roles must be met once as a base, or foundation, requirement: Job Roles Foundation
The person used for the Instructional Designer (CCSI) job role can also be used to meet the Lab Manager job role for the specialized foundation/base requirements.
Specialization Requirements For each Specialization the Learning Partner must have the personnel to meet the following job roles: Job Roles per Specialization
Minimum Certifications
Minimum Quantity
Account Manager ** Specialized Instructor
CSE * 1 CCSI * 4 Minimum Staffing Required 9 *See specific additional certification requirements for each Education Architecture Specialization ** The same Account Manager may be used for up to two specializations The Instructional Designer (CCSI) that was used in the foundation/base requirements cannot be used again for the Specialized Instructor role in the actual specialization requirements. Besides the foundation requirements, for each Education Architecture Specialization, the following job roles must be met: Job Roles – Specialization Specific Account Manager Specialized Instructor
Account Manager In order to be considered Specialized the Learning Partner must have in their staff a minimum of one Account Manager for Borderless Network Architecture Specialization who must be meet all the following criteria: Account Manager Minimum certification / Exams Cisco Sales Expert Borderless Network Sales Specialist for Architecture
CSE v 6.0
Exam Number 646-206 650-377
Specialized Instructors In order to be considered Education Architecture Specialized the Learning Partner must have in their staff a minimum of 4 CCSIs who must meet the following criteria. When adding their individual capabilities, the pool of instructors must have CCSIs that be certified to teach at least the following courses: Required Courses Exam Number Implementing Cisco IP Routing Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks Troubleshooting and Maintaining Cisco IP Networks Implementing Cisco Unified Wireless Networking Essentials Deploying Cisco ASA Firewall Solutions Deploying Cisco ASA VPN Solutions Implementing Cisco Intrusion Prevention System Securing Networks with Cisco Routers and Switches Designing Cisco Network Service Architectures Advanced Borderless Network Architecture Systems Engineer Exam Borderless Networks Architecture Technology Cisco Wide Area Application Services Conducting Cisco Unified Wireless Site Survey Implementing Cisco Unified Wireless Voice Networks Web Security for Channel Partners
When adding their individual certifications the instructor pool must have at least the following certifications: Minimum Certification Requirement CCNP CCNA Wireless CCNP Security CCDP
When adding their individual certifications the instructor pool must have passed at least the following exams: Minimum e-Learning Exams Requirements Borderless Network Architecture Design Specialist Cisco Sales Essentials Cisco Wide Area Application Services Web Security for Field Engineers
Job Roles Overview Customer Service Representative The Specialized Learning Partner must have a person assigned at all times as the Customer Service Representative to serve as a direct point of contact for customers. Cisco Engagement Manager Is an individual assigned at all times as the point-of-contact for Learning Partner Program related communications with Cisco. Lab Manager Is an individual in charge of all labs (onsite and remote) for Cisco courses. Instructional Designer (DW) Specialized Partner must have a person assigned to design a create Cisco Derivate Works. Account Manager Means an individual in charge of the day-to-day support of a particular customer's account with a business, and who serves as the primary point of contact between the customer and the Learning Partner for their Cisco training needs. Specialized Instructor An individual who has been certified by Cisco as a CCSI, remains in good standing, and is currently sponsored by a Cisco Learning Partner in good standing and also meets specific requirements according to an Education Architecture Specialization. For more CCSI information, please visit Tab Three's Certified Cisco Systems Instructor (CCSI) / CCIE Section. For exam and certification information, please visit the IT Certification and Career Paths website.
